Determine the desired position of the furring strips or 2x4s before drilling any holes.
Furring strips concrete wall.
The actual spacing is up to you.
Before you start putting up the furring strips you will need to cut them all down to length.
As you did with the bottom plate drill holes through your furring strips and into the wall along the line you marked on the concrete wall.
Clear the holes of all.
Excess holes will also allow water to seep through the cinder block walls.
Determine spacing and location of furring strips.
Mark the wall for vertical furring strips installed 16 inch on center.
Furring strips used for insulation installation installing insulation on the inside of a wall usually calls for the use of furring strips.
As described in step 3 toenail all furring strips to the bottom plate to hold them in place.
Using the level plumb down the wall and draw a line for reference.
Make exact measurements ensure.
Installing furring strips on a masonry wall reduces the number of holes punctured into the cinder block which weakens the block.
Apply liquid nails to the first furring strip position it on the chalk line and lined up with the wall holes.
The strips will go on a 16 to 24 inches on center spacing.
Generally these strips are applied directly to the walls with concrete screws.
Using a hammer drill drill holes using the correct diameter carbide tipped masonry bit for the concrete screw diameter.
The insulation is then inserted between the wall and the furring strips for a perfect fit.
Pre drill the holes in the furring strips so they do not crack when.